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Gold prices are expected to open lower on Wednesday after a 5.5% global decline — the steepest since 2020. Analysts predict domestic prices could fall to Rs 1.22–Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 grams, driven by profit-booking and easing global economic fears.

The Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump again claimed India is cutting oil imports from Russia. Jairam Ramesh said this was the fourth time Trump had announced India’s policy, quipping that “while Modi conceals, Trump reveals.”

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An elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple in Lucknow after being accused of urinating there on Diwali. Police arrested the accused, while opposition parties slammed the BJP government, calling the act a “blot on humanity.”

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified on Tuesday. The Chennai Meteorological Centre issued red and orange alerts across multiple districts, warning of very heavy to extreme rainfall and strong winds.

US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Diwali greetings. Modi thanked Trump on X, expressing hope that the two democracies continue to “illuminate the world with hope” and stand united against terrorism amid ongoing trade tensions.

China has filed a complaint with the WTO, challenging India’s PLI schemes and EV manufacturing incentives. Beijing claims the policies favor domestic products over imports, affecting Chinese exports, particularly in electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies

Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the first round of the French Open Super 750 after losing 7-21, 16-21 to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen. However, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde secured a 21-12, 21-19 win in mixed doubles

Demands to delist Lambadis from Telangana’s Scheduled Tribe list ignore history, law, and ground realities

India’s senior women’s team fell to a 0-2 defeat against IR Iran in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies. Two second-half goals from Sara Didar handed the visitors a deserved win. India’s next match is against Nepal on October 27

The US clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not affect current H-1B holders or those changing visa status within the country. Indian students and professionals now face no extra financial burden when transitioning from F-1 to H-1B

At the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the goal remains the same: to tackle rising temperatures and emissions

The official logo and anthem for the FIDE World Cup 2025 were unveiled in Goa, marking the return of the prestigious tournament to India after 23 years. With a prize of USD 2 million, top players will compete in a knockout format

Case relates to alleged suicide of a 38-year-old employee, K Aravind, who reportedly left behind a death note accusing his seniors of workplace harassment

Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick have become the World No. 1 Under-19 girls’ doubles pair in ITTF rankings, leading a record surge of six Indian pairs into the top 100 — a milestone moment for India’s growing youth table tennis ecosystem.

Rishabh Pant will captain India A in two four-day matches against South Africa A at Bengaluru. Both squads combine experienced domestic players and emerging talent, with Sai Sudharsan as vice-captain, providing a platform to assess India’s bench strength.

A 23-member Indian boxing team leaves for Bahrain to compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games. Featuring Under-17 gold medalists from national and Asian championships, the squad is poised to showcase India’s growing strength in youth boxing.

Dulquer Salmaan’s *Kaantha*, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, will release globally on November 14. Set in 1950s Madras, the film explores creative conflict and societal change through the lens of a filmmaker and his protégé. It co-stars Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani

Jammu IGP Bhim Sen Tuti said over 100 anti-terror operations occur daily across the region, with foreign terrorists hiding in forests posing a major challenge. Speaking on Police Commemoration Day, he honored martyrs and emphasized the broad scope of police duties

Gold and silver prices corrected after record highs, but festive jewellery sales during Dhanteras surged 35–40 per cent. Silver ETFs saw steep declines amid global price cooling, while gold eased on profit-booking and rate-cut expectations.

Breaking with tradition, the NSE and BSE will hold Diwali Muhurat trading in the afternoon between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. today, marking the start of Samvat 2082. Commodity markets will follow similar timings amid festive investor optimism.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality plummeted to the ‘very poor’ category after Diwali, with several areas recording ‘severe’ pollution levels. Despite restrictions, widespread fireworks worsened air quality, prompting authorities to activate Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Rahul Ghosalya, a 22-year-old MBBS student from Rajasthan studying in Kazakhstan, was airlifted to Jaipur after suffering a brain stroke. Now admitted to SMS Hospital’s ICU, his evacuation was made possible after appeals by his family and social groups.

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to first-time applicants outside the US, exempting current visa holders and those seeking extensions or status changes.